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Tape measure apparatusTape measure apparatus description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20090090017, Tape measure apparatus. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/997,989, filed Oct. 9, 2007. 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generally relates to carpentry tools and, more specifically, to a tape measure apparatus for use with a retractable tape measure of the type commonly used by carpenters and others when measuring, scribing, and cutting of work pieces. 2. Description of the Related Art Flexible tape measures are well known and extremely useful. Most flexible tape measures are retractable and have a spring mechanism inside the tape measure that automatically retracts the tape if it is not locked in an extended position. Oftentimes, particularly for carpenters, it is necessary to use the tape to scribe a straight line parallel to an edge of a board or plank or sheet of wood. In many instances, this is accomplished by the carpenter holding with his hand a pencil or other marking instrument against the side of the tape measure housing, locking the tape measure at a predetermined point and then running the tab at the end of the tape measure along the edge of the work piece to be scribed. While the foregoing method of scribing lines is satisfactory, it does not always result in a straight line being scribed nor always is it possible to maintain a parallel line since the pencil may move during the act of scribing and in other instances incorrect distances may result because of the pencil being located along the side of the tape measure housing adds anywhere from a quarter of an inch to an inch and a half to the distance read on the tape measure, which difference should be accounted for but often is not. Another of the problems common in carpentry and other construction trades is that when inscribing, marking and cutting various geometric patterns, including straight lines, in such materials as plywood, sheetrock or gypsum board, formica and similar materials, there are frequently splinters and slicing injuries to the fingers or hand holding the tape housing. Thus, a tape measure apparatus solving the aforementioned problems is desired. The tape measure apparatus includes a tape measure housing with a front wall portion defining a rule blade aperture. A rule blade is retractably stored in the tape measure housing through the rule blade aperture and protrudes through the rule blade aperture when extended during use. For measurements, the rule blade has graduated indicia markings along the rule blade. There is an end-piece attached to the rule blade. The end-piece has a first tab that is parallel to and attached to the rule blade. The first tab has an aperture for receiving a marking instrument to mark and scribe on a work piece. The end-piece further includes a second tab that is perpendicular to both the rule blade and the first tab. The second tab is securely affixed at one end to the first tab and the second tab has a blade slot for receiving and supporting a blade. There is also a protective shield guide. The protective shield guide has a protective shield, a guide, and a pivot attached between the protective shield and the guide. The pivot attachment is for pivoting the protective shield into a stored position generally parallel to the graduated markings of the rule blade, and in a working position generally perpendicular the graduated markings of the rule blade. The guide is slidable along the rule blade. The guide also has an indication line. The indication line aligns with the graduate indicia markings on the rule blade. The protective shield and the guide slidably move in tandem into the housing through the rule blade aperture at the front wall portion. Thus, the protective shield and the guide disappear and are protected from any outside force by being inside the housing when not in use. These and other features of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings. Continue reading about Tape measure apparatus... Full patent description for Tape measure apparatus Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Tape measure apparatus patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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